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Learn Beginner's Drawing Skills
Rating: 4.8 out of 5(6 ratings)
43 students

Learn Beginner's Drawing Skills

how to draw, pencil drawing, drawing fundamentals, drawing
Created byJenna Lo
Last updated 10/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Fundamentals of Drawing
  • Pencil Drawing
  • How to Use Drawing Pencils and Tools
  • How to Draw Anything
  • Proportions and Size
  • Light and Shadow
  • Angles and Clothing Folds
  • Draw Objects Around You
  • Mixing Gradients and Marks to Make Textures

Course content

6 sections38 lectures4h 25m total length
  • Introduction1:09
  • The Tools0:10
  • Vocabulary1:17

    Let's go over the vocabulary you'll hear in this course.

  • All About Pencils4:24
  • Warm Up Exercises3:26

Requirements

  • Beginner’s level
  • Sketchbook or copy paper
  • 4 pencils (HB / 2B / 4B / 8B pencil) and an eraser

Description

Follow along and learn the foundations of drawing through interactive videos and practical exercises. This comprehensive course covers essential drawing skills, including lines, form, proportion, light, and shadow. You'll learn how to build layers and create marks that add depth and texture to your drawings. By using observation, you'll sketch accurately even without a formal understanding of perspective.


Course Breakdown:


Basic Shapes

  • Mastering simple geometric forms as the foundation for more complex drawings.

Angles and Folds

  • Understanding how to depict angles and folds to create realistic and dynamic drawings.

Everyday Objects

  • Applying your skills to draw common objects around you with accuracy and detail.

Texture

  • Techniques for rendering different textures to enhance the realism of your drawings.

Each chapter builds upon the last, developing your technical and observational skills. Gain confidence in your ability to draw objects accurately and expressively.


Key Features:


  • Video Demos: Each demo is under 20 minutes, designed to be concise and focused.

  • Interactive Exercises: After watching the demo, set a timer for 15-20 minutes and complete the drawing exercise.

  • Progressive Learning: Complete each exercise before moving to the next to ensure steady improvement.

Sketching should be fast, fun, and intuitive. This course is perfect for complete beginners or artists needing a refresher. By the end, you will have a strong grasp of drawing fundamentals and be proud of your new artistic skills.

Grab your pencils and paper. Let’s get into the class and start drawing!


Keywords: pencil drawing, how to draw, sketching, drawing practice, drawing fundamentals, lines, form, proportion, light and shadow, layers, depth, texture, observation.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is a complete beginner
  • Anyone who wants to learn to draw
  • Anyone who wants to learn observational sketching
  • Anyone who wants to brush up on their fundamentals